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Looking for something to do in the upcoming weekend? Check out an FRC Regional or an FTC tournament in your area: http://usfirst.org/whatsgoingon.aspx
-->2011 Food Factor Registration Opens May 2nd, 12pm EDT (*US/CAN teams -->only*) Can FIRST LEGO League teams improve the quality of food by finding ways to prevent food contamination? Over 200,000 9-16* year olds from over 55 countries will explore the topic of food safety and examine the possible points of contamination our food encounters – from exposure to insects and creatures, to unsterile processing and transportation, to unsanitary preparation and storage – then find ways to prevent or combat these contaminates. Register at: http://gofll.usfirst.org
-->FLL Global Innovation Award, presented by the X PRIZE Foundation Thank you to the 179 teams from 16 countries who submitted innovative Body Forward Projects to the FLL Global Innovation Award website. We were blown away by the ideas teams submitted and the website, http://fllinnovationaward.firstlegoleague.org , saw almost 400,000 votes cast from 119 countries! Stay tuned… winners will be announced at the end of April.
--> 2013 FLL Challenge Topics!! Yes, you read that correctly. We are currently in the process of researching topics for the 2013 FLL Challenge. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013FLLChallengeTopics and tell us your idea and why it’s important. We can’t wait to see the responses!
-->E-watt Saver Program (*US teams only*)
Did you know that your team could make over $350 by selling one (1) case of e-watt saver lightbulbs?! Join other FLL, FTC, and FRC teams and bring an exciting new technology to your community and raise money for your team at the same time – sign up now: www.usfirst.org/e-wattresources
We are pleased to announce that U.S.- based FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) teams can are now able to participate in the FIRST®Green e-watt saver fund raising program. Instructions to create an account are available to download on the FIRST®Green e-watt saver resources page at www.usfirst.org/e-wattresources. Look for the PDF file labeled Order Site Instructions.
In addition to ordering cases of bulbs, printed Sales Kit materials are now available to order, with or without a sample bulb.
The Sales Kit includes:
• 10 copies of the team training materials (Selling Tips);
• 10 copies of the order log sheet (Order Form); and
• 50 copies of a handout to provide to customers when a bulb is ordered (What are they … ?).
In addition to the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) documents on the resources page, a unique FAQ Supplement for FLL® teams has been developed and is now loaded to the resources page
If you have additional questions, please:
• Consult the FAQ sections at www.usfirst.org/e-wattresources;
• Contact Team Support at 800.871.8326 ext. 0; or
• e-mail: e-watt@usfirst.org.
This is a great opportunity to bring this exciting new technology to your community and raise money for your team at the same time – so sign up now!
--> Extra, Extra!
FLL is looking to add to its team of reporters. Articles may include interesting news about teams in your area, how-to tips for developing teamwork, or a profile on a great mentor or coach. Articles along with photos will be reviewed by FLL staff and posted for the world to see. Visit our blog at http://fllblog.wordpress.com/ to get an idea of the types of stories others have written. Click on the “Our Official Correspondents” link at the top and leave a reply that you are interested in becoming a contributor.
Looking for something to do in the upcoming weekend? Check out an FRC Regional or an FTC tournament in your area: http://usfirst.org/whatsgoingon.aspx
-->2011 Food Factor Registration Opens May 2nd, 12pm EDT (*US/CAN teams
-->only*)
Can FIRST LEGO League teams improve the quality of food by finding ways to prevent food contamination? Over 200,000 9-16* year olds from over 55 countries will explore the topic of food safety and examine the possible points of contamination our food encounters – from exposure to insects and creatures, to unsterile processing and transportation, to unsanitary preparation and storage – then find ways to prevent or combat these contaminates.
Register at: http://gofll.usfirst.org
-->FLL Global Innovation Award, presented by the X PRIZE Foundation
Thank you to the 179 teams from 16 countries who submitted innovative Body Forward Projects to the FLL Global Innovation Award website. We were blown away by the ideas teams submitted and the website, http://fllinnovationaward.firstlegoleague.org , saw almost 400,000 votes cast from 119 countries! Stay tuned… winners will be announced at the end of April.
--> 2013 FLL Challenge Topics!!
Yes, you read that correctly. We are currently in the process of researching topics for the 2013 FLL Challenge. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013FLLChallengeTopics and tell us your idea and why it’s important. We can’t wait to see the responses!
-->E-watt Saver Program (*US teams only*)
Did you know that your team could make over $350 by selling one (1) case of e-watt saver lightbulbs?! Join other FLL, FTC, and FRC teams and bring an exciting new technology to your community and raise money for your team at the same time – sign up now: www.usfirst.org/e-wattresources
We are pleased to announce that U.S.- based FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) teams can are now able to participate in the FIRST®Green e-watt saver fund raising program. Instructions to create an account are available to download on the FIRST®Green e-watt saver resources page at www.usfirst.org/e-wattresources. Look for the PDF file labeled Order Site Instructions.
In addition to ordering cases of bulbs, printed Sales Kit materials are now available to order, with or without a sample bulb.
The Sales Kit includes:
• 10 copies of the team training materials (Selling Tips);
• 10 copies of the order log sheet (Order Form); and
• 50 copies of a handout to provide to customers when a bulb is ordered (What are they … ?).
In addition to the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) documents on the resources page, a unique FAQ Supplement for FLL® teams has been developed and is now loaded to the resources page
If you have additional questions, please:
• Consult the FAQ sections at www.usfirst.org/e-wattresources;
• Contact Team Support at 800.871.8326 ext. 0; or
• e-mail: e-watt@usfirst.org.
This is a great opportunity to bring this exciting new technology to your community and raise money for your team at the same time – so sign up now!
--> Extra, Extra!
FLL is looking to add to its team of reporters. Articles may include interesting news about teams in your area, how-to tips for developing teamwork, or a profile on a great mentor or coach. Articles along with photos will be reviewed by FLL staff and posted for the world to see. Visit our blog at http://fllblog.wordpress.com/ to get an idea of the types of stories others have written. Click on the “Our Official Correspondents” link at the top and leave a reply that you are interested in becoming a contributor.